Inclusion in Technology: How to Build Better Future Together
Understand the challenges we need to overcome to create a more inclusive technological environment for all
Free until Monday 22nd August 2022
Accessibility, Blockchain and Public Good
How can tech-related environments become more inclusive and accessible for the disabled? What’s the role of the government in Regtech? How Distributed Ledger Technologies can benefit both private and public sector?
New technologies, such as Blockchain and Crypto, present limitless possibilities and opportunities for increasing the quality of many services across various industries. However, in order to take full advantage of them, there’s a need for appropriate regulations to be in place.
Our guest, Lord Holmes, is extremely passionate about social justice and inclusion. In this course, he will introduce you to the current challenges we’re facing in terms of providing the right regulations for the emerging technologies and how they could be overcome.
You will also appreciate the work that has already been done in order to create a more welcoming environment in the technological field, as well as what still needs to be done to ensure digital skills and payments are accessible to all.
1.7 billion people around the world lack access to formal financial services
Appreciate the importance of inclusion with Lord Holmes
... and how it can benefit everyone
With this online course, you will:
- Discover the new bill for Regtech
- Learn the importance of inclusion in digital payments
- Understand the role of the government in creating “smart cities”
- Identify what the benefits of distributed ledgers for wider population are
The expert you’ll be learning from
Christopher Holmes
The Lord Holmes of Richmond MBE
Lord Holmes cares deeply about the diversity and inclusion in the technology field. He campaigns to increase the accessibility of this environment for the disabled. Moreover, through his Private Members Bill, he works with the government towards ending the injustice of unpaid internships across all the industries.
Christopher is Britain’s most successful Paralympic swimmer. He won 9 gold, 5 silver and 1 bronze medal. He was also a great contributor to organizing the 2012 Paralympic Games in London.
He has previously been a member of specialist House of Lords Select Committees. In Parliament, he sits on the influential Science and Technology Select Committee. He is also the co-chair of the All-Party Parliamentary Groups on Assistive Technology, Fintech, Blockchain, AI and 4th Industrial Revolution.
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